The work experience varies across art films, music videos, documentaries, performances and casting services both for independent productions and big banner films.
"Memory of a Mana" is a dance video, a personal reflection on an evolution of a dancer through her dance and the evolution of cultural tradition in face of modernity.
"He, she and their Ghost" is an example of ultimate experimental cinema was shot in real-time, in one take, with the shooting being carried out by the actors themselves.
A unique dance-film placing Indian classical dance “inside”
the ritualistic screen of Tholpavakoothu (an ancient form of shadow
puppetry from Kerala). Received interest in the media, was featured on AsiaNet and News24. We are happy that the work was welcomed at Kalakari International Film Festival.
"Pazhayorupattu" is a released and widely acclaimed music video - collaboration with two indie musicians Mr. Ago and Zoe. Hands On (ex. Grasshoppers) provided direction, editing and executive producing.
"Last of them Poets" - a documentary film by Prem Jyothis. Solely produced by Hands On Cinema (ex. Grasshoppers).
"Devadasi" (work in progress) is an art film combining historical, social and personal drama By Irena mIhalkovich. Shot across three countries with a varied international cast and intercultural narrative, it's a full in-house production by Hands On.
"Introspection" is a signature film in Kochi Muziris Biennale 2019. Hands On provided direction, editing, cinematography and executive production.
"Perfect Lies" - a music video produced by a brother indie company "Film Patient". Hands On proudly provided direction and cinematography services
"Strands of Blue" (Work in Progress") - a soulful collaboration with an indie musician Mr. Ago. The music video was shot internationally. Hands On provided full In House production of the video.